
The Pearly Clouds of Mars
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
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Dust Accumulation on Solar Panels
This chapter discusses the issue of dust accumulation on the solar panels of the Insight Mars lander. The engineers are concerned because the dust is limiting the mission's energy and scientific capabilities. They propose the idea of using sand to clean the panels, as sand can effectively remove sticky dust particles.
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